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Check Point Endpoint Security vs. ControlNow (Discontinued)

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Check Point Endpoint Security

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Endpoint Security is an enterprise class endpoint protection suite combining antivirus and advanced threat protection, full disk encryption (FDE), remote access VDN, and zero-day phishing prevention, among other features.N/A

    ControlNow (Discontinued)

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/AControlNow (formerly GFI Cloud) was an antivirus product from LogicNow in the UK. The company is defunct and the product is no longer available.N/A
    Pricing
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityControlNow (Discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityControlNow (Discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Features
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityControlNow (Discontinued)
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of Check Point Endpoint Security and ControlNow (Discontinued)
    Feature
    Check Point Endpoint Security
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    ControlNow (Discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityControlNow (Discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    Check Point Endpoint SecurityControlNow (Discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is well suited for Microsoft Windows environment. While, for MacOS it is less appropriate.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    Its middle of the road and should suit most applications well
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Requires authorized passwords and logins from end users.
    • Utilizes voiceprint recognition to validate users.
    • Allows for a one time login from end users working remotely away from their desks.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    • An instant scan of file level downloads so that introduction of a variant file is limited before the scan engine clears it.
    • Dashboard use of the agents available allows for near real-time review and action without directed access to the station.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Types of devices to control needs to be added like McAfee and GFI Endpoint Security.
    • Device whitelisting needs more granular level like by Vendor ID, Serial Number, Device ID etc.
    • Device Control and Media Protection on MacOS to be added.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    • Dashboard refresh when you have over 100 end agents can be lagging at times
    • The agent install process has potential to hang without alert or warning unless your paying attention through the complete install
    • The silent install process can be problematic when dealing with large-scale networks with varied OS models
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Symantec Encryption, a few management points led me to evaluate and not go with it.
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    ControlNow more nimble and less impactful on the local PC
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Stops Ransomware attacks
    • Easy to manage
    • Easy to deploy
    Incentivized
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    Open Source
    • At current we are on build up and the ROI isnt a factor
    Incentivized
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    Check Point Endpoint Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of a dashboard viewScreenshot of Harmony Endpoint's threat huntingScreenshot of a report, in Harmony EndpointScreenshot of Harmony Endpoint's analyticsScreenshot of a platform overview